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This section contains information about supportive therapies. These therapies are given:
- in addition to the main treatment for cancer or,
- as part of the main treatment, for example steroids are given along with chemotherapy for some cancers (especially cancers affecting the blood ). Also, bisphosphonates are given to control (or prevent) bone thinning, reduce the level of calcium in the blood and help control pain.
Content last reviewed: 01 April 2007
Page last modified: 02 May 2007
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